UN says war-related sexual violence is 'history's greatest silence'

UN Chef de Cabinet Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti

UN Chef de Cabinet Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti Source: UN

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The United Nations says violence against women and girls is among the most widespread and devastating human rights violations in the world.

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